Lawrence, KS, Sold Home Data
Homes Sold in Lawrence, Kansas
What are homes actually selling for in 66047 and 66049? Bryan pulls real MLS sold data, not portal estimates, for any Lawrence neighborhood. Request a Comparative Market Analysis for your street.
Why Portal Estimates Miss Lawrence Sold Prices
- ✗Zillow and Redfin use public records data, which in Kansas lags behind actual closing dates by weeks or months.
- ✗Automated tools can't detect the value difference between a Langston Hughes vs. Deerfield elementary feeder on otherwise identical streets.
- ✗Finished basement square footage, critical in Lawrence, is inconsistently captured in public records, causing systematic undervaluation.
- ✗Off-market and low-MLS-exposure sales (common in neighborhoods like Fall Creek Farms and Alvamar) don't appear in portal data.
- ✗Price-per-square-foot averages across a full zip code hide enormous neighborhood-level variation.
Bryan's CMA pulls the most recent comparable closed sales directly from the Lawrence MLS, filtered to your neighborhood, adjusted for your home's specific condition and features.
What Homes Are Selling For by Area
These are general ranges from recent market observation. Request a CMA for precise sold comps on your street.
West Lawrence, 66049
- ✓Newer construction (post-2010) near Langston Heights and Rock Chalk Park continues to hold strong resale values.
- ✓Golf-course homes in Alvamar and the Lawrence Country Club area see slower turnover but consistent appreciation.
- ✓Well-priced 3–4 bedroom homes in the $380,000–$500,000 range typically receive offers within 2–3 weeks.
- ✓Fall Creek Farms luxury sales are often off-market or low-inventory, school assignment and lot size drive premiums.
Buyer signal: Buyers are paying premiums for Langston Hughes Elementary feeder assignments and Free State High School proximity.
Southwest Lawrence, 66047
- ✓Quail Run and Saddlebrook homes move quickly when Quail Run Elementary is the named school.
- ✓Inverness Park, Crossgate, and Burning Tree remain the best value-per-square-foot neighborhoods in the city.
- ✓KU-adjacent streets in Holiday Hills see strong investor demand and quick absorption.
- ✓Clinton Lake area homes sell at wide price points, from subdivision pricing near K-10 to custom lakefront properties.
Buyer signal: 66047 consistently offers 10–20% more square footage per dollar than comparable 66049 homes.
What Drives Sold Prices in Lawrence, KS
School feeder assignment
Homes in Quail Run, Langston Hughes, and Deerfield feeder zones command 5–15% premiums over comparable homes outside those zones.
Zip code (66047 vs. 66049)
66049 carries a consistent premium over 66047 for comparable homes, driven by newer construction stock and school district perception.
Finished basement
Lawrence buyers expect basements. A finished basement adds effective square footage that significantly moves the sale price.
Days on market at list
Homes priced correctly on day one sell closer to list price. Overpriced homes that sit and reduce often sell for less than a correctly priced original.
Garage and outdoor space
3-car garages in 66049 and walk-out basements on larger lots add meaningful premiums in the current market.
Proximity to KU or Clinton Lake
Both anchors create persistent demand, KU for rental income potential, Clinton Lake for lifestyle buyers seeking outdoor access.
Lawrence Sold Homes, Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find out what homes sold for in my Lawrence, KS neighborhood?
The most accurate source for Lawrence sold home data is the Lawrence MLS, which Bryan has full access to. He can pull recent comparable sales for your specific street or neighborhood and deliver them with proper adjustments for condition, square footage, and features. Call (785) 766-9383 or submit a request below.
What are homes selling for in 66049 right now?
Sold prices in west Lawrence (66049) vary widely, from townhomes and smaller patio homes in the $280,000–$350,000 range to mid-size 3–4 bedroom homes at $380,000–$550,000 and luxury custom homes in Fall Creek Farms and the Alvamar corridor that can exceed $800,000. The key variables are school feeder zone, lot size, basement finish, and whether the home is new or resale construction.
What are homes selling for in 66047 right now?
Southwest Lawrence (66047) sold prices run from the $175,000s for smaller or older homes up through $600,000+ for golf course or custom properties. The Quail Run and Inverness Park area tends to command a premium within 66047 due to the Quail Run Elementary feeder and established neighborhood character. For a specific price range for your home, contact Bryan directly.
How do I get a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for my home?
Contact Bryan Hedges at (785) 766-9383 or fill out the form on this page. Bryan will pull recent comparable sales from the Lawrence MLS, adjust for your home's specific features, and deliver a CMA that tells you what your home should list for, and what it's likely to sell for, in the current market.
Are Lawrence, KS home prices going up or down?
Lawrence has shown consistent appreciation over the past decade, supported by the KU-driven rental economy and ongoing demand for west-side homes with strong school assignments. Specific market pace, months of supply, days on market, and list-to-sold price ratios, varies by price range and zip code. Bryan can give you a current picture for your specific price range. See the Lawrence Market Report for broader context.
How many days does it take for a home to sell in Lawrence?
Median days on market varies significantly by price range and neighborhood. In the most sought-after 66049 neighborhoods (Langston Heights, Fox Chase, near Free State High School), homes that are priced correctly often go under contract in 7–14 days. In 66047, comparable timelines apply for well-priced Quail Run and Inverness Park homes. At higher price points ($600,000+), 30–60 days is more typical. Overpriced homes at any price point sit significantly longer.
Find out what homes are selling for on your street
Bryan delivers real MLS sold data for Lawrence homes, specific to your neighborhood, not a zip-code estimate.